Balance is something we all strive toward. It’s designed to remove the extremes from our lives. Some of us have trouble finding the middle of situations. Living our lives in the gray area. Cerebral palsy can make it challenging to find the middle ground. In situations, my disability can also force me to view things … More Taking This Too Far
Cerebral palsy has a tendency to bring about feeling of frustration, which have boiled into anger during my life. Anger can be defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Something about having cerebral palsy doesn’t seem fair. CP has caused many things in life to be slightly different. The way I accomplish … More Living Through Anger
The way we think about challenges in life seems different for everyone. Looking at the way we approach those tasks may be different still. When faced with a test, some might jump in feet first, while others could take it slow. In my life, opting for the slower approach has seemed more affective. Though I … More Brick by Brick
Cerebral palsy is always going to be part of my life. The only possibility for a life without cerebral palsy would be a medical breakthrough. In the unlikely case of a medical breakthrough, a question would arise, would the procedure be worth the risk? It seems most people have things about themselves they would change … More It’s Always with Me….
Everyone probably experiences times where a little help would be nice. Sometimes help may be necessary. If your car breaks down and you’re unfamiliar with the finer points of repairing an engine. Other times, help might simply make something easier. It could be a project you could handle yourself, but the assistance of someone close … More Making Things Easier
The way we dress is a form of communication. It has elements of self-expression and creativity. As a guy, most of us pay little attention to fashion. If it fits and feels comfortable, it works just fine. The functionality of clothing also becomes an important factor. I often find myself purchasing apparel for a specific … More Fashion and Cerebral Palsy
My balance has always been effected by cerebral palsy. Ataxic CP is the category of cerebral palsy I’m challenged by. It is a rare form of CP, affecting just 5-10% of cases. One of the attributes of ataxic cerebral palsy is its disruption of physical balance. Generally speaking, it’s more difficult for me to balance … More A Balance Perspective
We probably all experience fear to some degree. Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. It seems like a complicated definition. Fear can be great or mild and everywhere in between. In my case, fear can also be irrational. For … More Some Fear
Golf in Hawaii can be full of surprises. A recommendation leads to a tee time, without a true understanding of what you’re getting into. On my second trip to Oahu we ventured to a new course. Up the coast we traveled to experience the wonder of Turtle Bay. There truly is no way to know … More A Turtle Bay Experience
Traveling can be an adventure or a relaxing vacation. Sometimes traveling can be terrifying and riddled with anxiety. While, it can also bring feelings of excitement. Imagine if leaving home brought about each of these emotions. Traveling seems to carry at least some chaos under normal circumstances. I’ve learned vacationing with cerebral palsy brings its … More The Key
A Journey With Cerebral Palsy 